Author: Lina Sandell; Ernst W. Olson Hymnal: Yes, Lord! #141 (1982) Lyrics: 1 Children of the heav'nly Father
Safely in His bosom gather;
Nestling bird nor star in heaven
Such a refuge e'er was given.
2 God His own doth tend and nourish,
In His holy courts they flourish;
From all evil things He spares them,
In His mighty arms He bears them.
3 Neither life nor death shall ever
From the Lord His children sever;
Unto them His grace He showeth,
And their sorrows all He knoweth.
4 Praise the Lord in joyful numbers,
Your Protector never slumbers;
At the will of your Defender
Every foeman must surrender.
5 Though He giveth or He taketh,
God His children ne'er forsaketh;
His the loving purpose solely
To preserve them pure and holy. Topics: Baptism and Dedication; Children's Hymns; Comfort; Refuge Languages: English Tune Title: [Children of the heavenly Father]
Children of the Heavenly Father